CEM - Abstract

Innovative Air Quality Sampling and Measurement System Assisted by Drone

Abstract Type:

Seminar

Session Choice:

Innovative Measurement Technology

Presenter Name:

Mr Nicolas Turgeon

Co-authors:

Mr Jonathan Dupont-ChampagneMr Patrick Chatelle

Company/Organisation:

Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ)

Country:

Canada

Abstract Information :

The use of unmanned aircraft system (UAV/UAS or drones) for work or leisure is becoming
more widespread. This explains why where Transport Canada and others authorities all
over the world have been forced to regulate their use to ensure the safety of the public
and airspace. Additionally, the growing challenges related to air quality (odors, GHGs,
effect on the health of citizens, mortality rate and environmental protection) led to
increasing system and equipment specific requirements, in particular for the
characterization and monitoring the air quality.

The Centre de recherche industrielle du Quebec (CRIQ), in collaboration with its partners
DroneXperts and the Centre d'expertise en analyse environnementale du Quebec
(CEAEQ), have initiated an R&D project allowing to develop, manufacture and test an
innovative drone-assisted system for ambient air sampling and the measurement of
certain air contaminants on sites that are difficult to access using conventional methods.
We can think of some industrial stacks without safe access, tank vents, uncovered
reservoir, smoke plumes during accidents or major fires, etc.

This conference will summarize the concept "Drone-Air" developed and its technical
features (Metal additive manufacturing - 3D printing) that make it one of the most
comprehensive air quality sampling and measurement systems currently available. In
addition, some test results in real and controlled conditions will be presented on an
industrial site.